Principal Project Engineer

Job Description:

Principal Project Engineer

This Principal Project Engineer will be a Project Manager responsible for all aspects of planning and executing projects/programs from ideation to project closure. The person in this role will potentially lead projects in process areas buildings and infrastructure general manufacturing processes and packaging systems depending on business needs. The role owns overall leadership of major capital projects through the Mars Snacking Engineering Execution Standard for executional excellence in project delivery. These roles will either be based out of Elizabethtown PA Hackettstown NJ Waco TX or require significant travel to all of our other major sites across North America.

What are we looking for

• Bachelors of Science in engineering; an advanced degree in engineering MBA or PMP certification considered a plus.

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in an comparable technical position - food beverage pharmaceutical or related industry preferable.

• In-Depth understanding of project management principals and general knowledge of engineering disciplines: Building Infrastructure Civil Utilities Process Packaging Electrical Construction or Computer Service.

• In-depth understanding of functional engineering area of expertise.

• Action Oriented Interpersonal Savvy Communication Skills Planning Self-Development Dealing with Ambiguity Creativity Innovation Management.

• Developing and executing projects.

• Managing direct reports or project teams.

• 20-60% travel requirement.

What will your key responsibilities be

• Build and lead high-performing teams while fostering a safe trusting and results-driven environment.

• Provide engineering leadership and direction to plan scope and execute projects in collaboration with cross-functional stakeholders.

• Apply standardized project management processes to manage scope budget schedule risks and stakeholder engagement.

• Drive technical excellence innovation and sound engineering decisions to ensure competitive feasible and efficient project outcomes.

• Ensure compliance with safety environmental and engineering standards while promoting knowledge sharing and consistent ways of working.

What can you expect from Mars

• Work with diverse and talented Associates all guided by the Five Principles.

• Join a purpose driven company where were striving to build the world we want tomorrow today.

• A strong focus on learning and development support from day one including access to our in-house Mars University.

• An industry competitive salary and benefits package including company bonus.

The base pay range for this position at commencement of employment is between the range listed below however base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors including but not limited to job-related knowledge skills and total compensation package for this position will include variable pay medical and dental benefits participation in 401k plan and paid time off of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an applicant receives an offer of employment.